Winston-Salem has an ever-growing network of opportunities for startups, small businesses, students, investors, freelancers, and achievers from every walk of life. Browse the calendar to find a multitude of events and programs specifically focused on entrepreneurs.
Community Day is an opportunity for non-members to switch up their routine for the day, explore our space, make valuable connections, and still get work done. It is also a great opportunity for our Flywheel members to network and get to know these guests for a day. Every fourth Wednesday of the month.
A space for early stage entrepreneurs to come together and learn how to make their ideas a reality.
Conversation & Ideation is a dynamic, casual meetup designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative thinkers. This gathering fosters collaboration, learning, and the exchange of ideas in a supportive, open environment through engaging discussions.
Each session features a member-led conversation focused on a different aspect of ideation.
June 19, 2025 | 11:30am-1pm 500 W. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC >> Register Here
September 18, 2025 | 11:30am-1pm 500 W. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC >> Register Here
CreatorXchange
A meetup for digital designers, web developers, and marketing professionals. Topical presentations led by leading firms in the region.
CreatorXchange is a meetup for digital designers, web developers, and marketing professionals with topical presentations on mastering the future of content creation led by leading firms in the region.
CreatorXchange will be hosted on the second Thursday of the month – quarterly by market at Flywheel locations.
Kelci McBean, Business Banker and Branch Manager at PNC Bank
Upcoming Events
Financial Strategies for Startups
Session 2: March 13, 2025 Managing Cash Flow
Session 3: March 20, 2025 Understanding Financial Statements
Session 4: March 27, 2025 How Businesses Obtain Credit
Session 5: April 3, 2025 Developing a Business Plan
Pitch-Space Live
A chance to pitch to investors.
Pitch-Space Live is an event featuring pitches from companies in the Early, Seed, and Growth stages of development with feedback from a panel of investors. Second Tuesday of the month, quarterly by market. Can’t watch it live? Grab a virtual ticket!
March 20, 2025 | 5-6:30pm 25 Goldsmith St, Greenville, SC >> Register Here
May 22, 2025 | 5-6:30pm 57 Union Street S, Concord, NC >> Register Here
ConvergeSouth
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ConvergeSouth is a two-day annual event full of entrepreneurial programming. The two-day event features multi-track educational programming led by national and regional experts, a Startup Demo Expo, an opportunity to mingle with investors from throughout the Southeast, and a chance to watch founders pitch their ideas.